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byssinosis

Medical Definition

Airway obstruction due to the dust inhaled during the processing of cotton.

Wikipedia Summary

Byssinosis is an occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of cotton or jute dust in inadequately ventilated working environments and can develop over time with repeated exposure. Byssinosis commonly occurs in textile workers who are employed in yarn and fabric manufacture industries...
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
J66.0Byssinosis

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